Plaintiff
- Name: Michael Wood
- Filing Date: April 24, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Curious Elixirs LLC
- Website: curiouselixirs.com
- Industry: Beverages
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of non-alcoholic craft beverages, including craft elixirs, mocktails, and botanical drinks, available for purchase online.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Michael Wood, a visually impaired individual, is suing Curious Elixirs LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wood alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific accessibility issues encountered by Wood while attempting to use the website, which he claims denies him equal access to the goods and services offered.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and purchasing
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and attorney fees
Proposed Class
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)
